1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, both 1998 Jaguar XKR and 1998 Lexus GS were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1998 Lexus GS. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 2 kg more than 1998 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus GS. (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XKR | 1998 Lexus GS | |
Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
Model | XKR | GS |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |